Active Ingredient
(per 15mL):
Bismuth subsalicylate 262 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Upset stomach reliever
Uses
- traveler’s diarrhea
- diarrhea
- upset stomach due to overindulgence in food and drink
- heartburn
- indigestion
- nausea
- gas
Warnings
Reye’s Syndrome:
Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy Alert: Contains salicylate.
Do not take if you are
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
When using this product
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
-
shake well immediately before each use
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: 30 mL or 2 tablespoonfuls
- for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup
- repeat dose every 1/2 hour to 1 hour as needed
- do not exceed 8 doses in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other Information
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 9 mg
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: total salicylates 130 mg
- do not use if inner seal is broken or missing
Inactive Ingredients
caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, red 40, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, water, xanthan gum (309-131)
Dist. by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219
Chattanooga, TN 37409 USA
© 2008 Chattem, Inc.
Made in Canada
CHATTEM® www.chattem.com
Active Ingredient
(per 15mL):
Bismuth subsalicylate 525 mg
Purpose
Anti-diarrheal
Upset stomach reliever
Uses
- relieves diarrhea
- relieves nausea and upset stomach associated with this symptom
Warnings
Reye’s Syndrome:
Children and teenagers who have or are recovering from chicken pox or flu-like symptoms should not use this product. When using this product, if changes in behavior with nausea and vomiting occur, consult a doctor because these symptoms could be an early sign of Reye’s syndrome, a rare but serious illness.
Allergy Alert: Contains salicylate.
Do not take if you are
- allergic to salicylates (including aspirin)
- taking other salicylate products
Do not use if you have
- an ulcer
- a bleeding problem
- bloody or black stool
Ask a doctor before use if you have
Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking any drug for
- diabetes
- gout
- arthritis
- anticoagulation (thinning the blood)
When using this product
a temporary, but harmless, darkening of the stool and/or tongue may occur
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- symptoms get worse
- ringing in the ears or loss of hearing occurs
- diarrhea lasts more than 2 days
If pregnant or breast-feeding,
ask a health professional before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
-
shake well immediately before each use
- adults and children 12 years of age and older: 30 mL or 2 tablespoonfuls
- for accurate dosing, use convenient pre-measured dose cup
- repeat dose every hour as needed
- do not exceed 4 doses in 24 hours
- use until diarrhea stops but not more than 2 days
- children under 12 years: ask a doctor
- drink plenty of clear fluids to help prevent dehydration caused by diarrhea
Other Information
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: potassium 5 mg, sodium 5 mg
- each 15 mL tablespoonful contains: total salicylates 236 mg
- do not use if inner seal is broken or missing
- low sodium
Inactive Ingredients
caramel, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, flavor, microcrystalline cellulose, red 40, sodium salicylate, sorbic acid, sucrose, water, xanthan gum (245-242)
Dist. by CHATTEM, INC.
P.O. Box 2219
Chattanooga, TN 37409 USA
© 2008 Chattem, Inc.
Made in Canada
CHATTEM® www.chattem.com
Principal Display Panel
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Kaopectate®
Multi-Symptom Relief
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Anti-Diarrheal
-
Upset Stomach Reliever
Contains Salicylates
Peppermint
262 mg bismuth subsalicylate per 15 mL
8 fl oz (236 mL)
Principal Display Panel
Kaopectate®
MAX
Bismuth Subsalicylate
Multi-Symptom Relief
-
Anti-Diarrheal
-
Upset Stomach Reliever
Twice the Medicine
Contains Salicylates
Peppermint
525 mg bismuth subsalicylate per 15 mL
8 fl oz (236 mL)
Chattem, Inc.